Tagged: Dalvin Cook (170 Results)
Vikings sign Mattison to 2-year deal, Cook on the move?
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back ALEXANDER MATTISON on Wednesday to a two-year deal that could be worth as much as $8 million with incentives. Mattison has been a capable backup… More running back over the past four years behind fellow running back DALVIN COOK. Speaking of Cook, he carries a $14 million cap hit this season and there have been rumors that he may be on the trading block. If Cook were to be traded or released (a big “if”), Mattison would likely work as part of a committee with TY CHANDLER, KENE NWANGWU, and potentially a rookie from this year’s draft class. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Team Blog
Vikings RB Cook underwent shoulder surgery
Minnesota Vikings star running back DALVIN COOK reportedly had shoulder surgery earlier this week to fix an injury that he as been dealing with since 2019. Cook was named to his… More fourth consecutive Pro Bowl this past season and did not miss a single game for the first time in his NFL career. The Vikings have reported that Cook’s surgery was successful and that he is expected to make a full recovery before the start of the regular season. Less
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Mattison leads Vikings with 2 touchdowns vs. Bears
Minnesota Vikings backup running back ALEXANDER MATTISON led the way on the ground in Sunday’s season finale against the Chicago Bears. Mattison scored a career-high 2 touchdowns and recorded a season-high… More 54 yards rushing on ten carries. Starting running back DALVIN COOK hobbled off with an apparent knee injury in the first quarter, although he was able to return. But against the Bears, it was Mattison who led the way for the Vikings and any fantasy owners that started him. Less
Source: Team Website
Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule
Kansas City, Minnesota and Tennessee are all leading their divisions, and they have the easiest schedules for the final five weeks of the season. more »
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Vikings RB Cook practices fully on Thursday
Good news, fantasy owners. Minnesota Vikings running back DALVIN COOK had a full practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday’s practice. Cook has called himself day-to-day with a dislocated shoulder, but… More he hopes to play through the injury. A year ago, Cook missed one game with a similar injury before returning to play with a harness. He is hopeful not to miss any games this season. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Vikings RB Cook remains day-to-day
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that running back DALVIN COOK remains “day-to-day” after suffering a shoulder injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Detroit… More Lions. O’Connell said that Cook was “pretty sore” before adding that his running back is “ready to try to get back out there and go”. O’Connell promised to provide updates throughout the week. Less
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Vikings RB Cook dealing with shoulder injury
Minnesota Vikings running back DALVIN COOK left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with a shoulder injury. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said after the game that Cook is having tests… More done and is considered day-to-day at this point. Cook left Sunday’s game with the shoulder injury after fumbling on a third quarter run. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Fantasy News: Ty Chandler
There was a report that the Vikings have called around, exploring whether anyone had any interest in Alexander Mattison. It doesn’t surprise me. He’s in a contract year, and the Vikings have other backup options. more »
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Mailbag: July 25, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy questions. In this edition. Identifying the best backup running backs. Hitting on running backs in the middle rounds. Is there a Super Bowl hangover? Success rates of younger running backs. And more. more »
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Factoid: Older running backs
A lot of the top running back prospects are older guys – not ancient, but guys in the second halves of their careers. That makes me nervous, with it tending to be a younger man’s position. more »
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Mailbag: June 28, 2022
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Will Dalvin Cook be hit by a suspension? Is Alvin Kamara worth protecting? Scoring potential of CeeDee Lamb vs. Dawson Knox. And more. more »
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Factoid: Christian McCaffrey
Do we just give up on Christian McCaffrey at this point? With him having missed 13 and 10 games the last two seasons, do we just assume that he simply can’t stay healthy? more »
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Fantasy News: Franchise running backs
We have been kicking around some the value of backs like Christian McCaffrey and Dalvin Cook – wondering if those guys are still uber-elite type prospects. In general with these kind of players, my preference is to go with a younger player. Guys can burn out in a hurry at this position. more »
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Factoid: Dalvin Cook
The Vikings are going with Kevin O’Connell as their new coach. I would think that would be a downgrade for Dalvin Cook. more »
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Vikings hopeful for RB Cook to return vs. Packers
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said on Tuesday that he is hopeful running back DALVIN COOK will be available for Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Cook was… More placed on the Covid 19 Reserve list last Thursday so he could be activated Saturday if he follows the path of other unvaccinated players returning from the list. In addition, the league may alter protocols to match newly released CDC guidelines – which would improve the likelihood that Cook will return in time for the game. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Pioneer Press